2Thes. 2:13-15 God chose you to be saved

1. The Gospel and the HS are intimately mixed
2. God chose you to be saved (2Th 2:13b)
   1. What is salvation?
      1. God’s election (2Th 2:13b, Eph 1:4, Jam 1:18, Dt 26:2)
      2. Sanctifying work of the Spirit (2Th 2:13c, Jn 16:8, Rom 15:16, 18)
      3. Belief in the truth (2Th2:13d, 1Cor 15:1-8)
      4. Sharing in the glory of the Lord (2Th2:14b, Ex 34:34-35, 2Cor 3:13, Mt 17:2)
   2. Who is it for? (2Th 1:4, 2:12, 1Cor 1:27-28)
3. What is our response to this great salvation?
   1. Be thankful for our salvation and others (2Th 2:13a)
   2. Stand firm! (2Th 2:15a)
   3. Hold to the teachings! (2Th 2:15b)